Latin American Leaders at CPAC: Argentina's Meeting with Blinken and Republican Invitation to Bukele and Milei
Latin American leaders Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Javier Milei of Argentina, known for their right-wing populism and illiberal policies, have gained favor among US conservatives, including former President Donald Trump. Their presence at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) reflects the American right's affinity for authoritarian leadership and extreme solutions to societal problems. Despite criticism for human rights violations and unsustainable policies, Bukele and Milei's ideologies resonate with conservatives who view their tough-on-crime and limited government approaches as solutions to perceived societal issues, reinforcing a global network of far-right politicians and promoting authoritarian rhetoric as the norm.